Property taxes shall become due and payable the first of
October of each year, and shall be delinquent the first
day of March following. Delinquent taxes shall bear
interest at the rate of one and one half (1.5) percent
per month until paid. After a set period of time,
delinquent taxes are turned over to Roane County for
collection.

Payment of taxes:
Property taxes must be made at city hall or over the
phone by debit or credit card through a city clerk.
There is a convenience charge to pay by card.

There is a 2% discount for the month of October,
dependent upon property tax cards being mailed out by
October 1 of that year. If for some reason, cards are
not mailed out during October, please consult with the
city recorder and/or city clerk for more information on
the 2% discount.

Tax Relief is available for elderly and disabled
homeowners, as well as disabled veterans or their widows. Applications
and information on tax relief is available at city hall.
Applicants must provide all sources of income from prior
year when applying for tax relief.